World fictions

We will look at long and short fictions by well-known and emerging writers from all over the world, including Nam Le (Vietnam/Australia), Elif Shafak (Turkey), Aminatta Forma (Sierra Leone/GB), and Hisham Matar (Libya).

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Key course information

Dates
18/04/12 - 20/06/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
10 weeks

Time
12:30 - 14:30

Fees
Full fee: £100
Senior fee: £56
Concession: £27

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HLT17

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

You will read,analyse and discuss long and short fictions from all over the world including Nam Le, Eli Shafak, Aninatta Forma and Hisham Matar.

What topics will we cover?

Week 1, 18th April:

Introduction to books and authors

Week 2, 25th April

The Mistress of Nothing by Kate Pullinger (Canada/GB)

Week 3, 2nd May

Anatomy of a Disappearance by Hisham Matar (Libya/GB)

Week 4, 9th May

Wild Mulberries by Iman Humaydan Younes (Lebanon)

Week 5, 16th May

Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak (Turkey)

Week 6, 23rd May

The Boat by Nam Le (Vietnam/ Australia)

Week 7, 30th May

The Memory of Love by Aminatta Forna (GB Sierra Leone)

Week 8, 6th June

The Memory of Love

Week 9, 13th June

Foreign Bodies by Cynthia Ozick (US)

Week 10, 20th June.

Conclusions.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Analyse and discuss the texts with greater confidence
- Create for yourself a literary framework for the books you read.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Anyone with an interest in contemporary fiction, especially fiction with a cosmopolitan sweep, is welcome. You will need an enthusiasm for reading and discussing a range of texts in large and small groups. You will be willing and able to do some reading and preparation outside the class. You will be interested in listening to, and learning from, the responses of other students to the work discussed. You will have a commitment to developing your analytical skills.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

There will be a mixture of tutor input and class discussion.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

The texts will need to be purchased. Please bring pen and paper.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.